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Paperback. This volume is an unrivalled and comprehensive survey on the use of radiotherapy to treat non-malignant disorders. It documents the radiobiological and physical principles of treatment and the rationale underlying the use of radiotherapy. Series: Medical Radiology / Radiation Oncology. Num Pages: 763 pages, 200 colour tables, biography. BIC Classification: MJCL1; MJK; MJN; MJQ; MMP; MNS. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 213 x 298 x 44. Weight in Grams: 1824.
This volume discusses the background and various clinical applications of radiation therapy in the treatment of non-malignant diseases. It documents the radiobiological and physical principles of treatment and the rationale underlying the use of radiotherapy for various disorders of the CNS, head and neck, eye, skin and soft tissues, bone and joints, and vascular system. In so doing, it draws attention to and elucidates the scope for application of radiotherapy beyond the treatment of malignancies. Both the risks and the benefits of such treatment are fully considered, the former ranging from minor clinical problems to life-threatening diseases.
This volume discusses the background and various clinical applications of radiation therapy in the treatment of non-malignant diseases. It documents the radiobiological and physical principles of treatment and the rationale underlying the use of radiotherapy for various disorders of the CNS, head and neck, eye, skin and soft tissues, bone and joints, and vascular system. In so doing, it draws attention to and elucidates the scope for application of radiotherapy beyond the treatment of malignancies. Both the risks and the benefits of such treatment are fully considered, the former ranging from minor clinical problems to life-threatening diseases.
Product Details
Publisher
Radiotherapy for Non-Malignant Disorders
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Medical Radiology / Radiation Oncology
Condition
New
Weight
1824g
Number of Pages
748
Place of Publication
Berlin, Germany
ISBN
9783642082924
SKU
V9783642082924
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Ref
99-15
Reviews for 20101201
From the reviews: This all-inclusive book addressing benign conditions that can be treated with radiation covers first principles for the radiobiology and physics associated with treatment and its delivery and then details the conditions, treatment options, and techniques of therapy. ... the book is designed for practitioners and ... Read more